US Bridges

Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.42 MI South of Ky 921 · Structure no. 005C00061N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesCapitol Hill Ch RD
CrossesGlover Creek
Location1.42 MI South of Ky 921
RouteCounty Highway 1279
Coordinates36.77472, -85.99167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2015)
Projected traffic418 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Hill Ch RD over Glover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.